RYAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
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RYAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
RYAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS montessori school | primary school | middle school | secondary school | senior secondary school Through this brochure we aim to enlighten you on our vision and ideology, familiarize you with our working culture, the teaching methodologies being used, the kind of environment that has been setup for the students, our plans for the future and how all these factors combined together will eventually reveal our role as educators, in achieving the ultimate objective of nation building. For more information about us and an up–date on our development, we suggest you also to visit our group website www.ryaninternational.org Ryan International Group of Institutions The difference is APPROACH vision Our vision is to be a premier global educational institution which develops the human resource for our dynamic and expanding community, the state, the nation, the region and the world at large. Through our Motto, Excellence in Education, Our institutions will cultivate all round development that shall foster academics, understanding, brilliance, spiritual well–being, physical development, psychological strengths, resourcefulness and creative skills, social responsibility and concern for one’s environment. Ryan International Group of Institutions The difference is COMMITMENT MISSION The Ryan International Group of Institutions blend high value deliveries with modern learning tools to ensure that each of the institution has a safe, healthy, positively energizing, intellectually challenging, learning and enjoyable environment, committed to engage students in active, collaborative and technology based learning methodologies, to develop formative and summative assessments of students learning. It is our mission to facilitate: The development of global citizens – individuals with self-confidence who are able to contribute to community life, build tolerance & accountability and able to deal with emotional and spiritual quotients. A student with knowledge, attitude, skills, social and moral values personality development, physical and psycho-social capabilities, which are effectively achieved through professional coaching in sports, creative and personality enhancement activities. The delivery of curriculum by incorporating activities based on the Multiple Intelligences theory of Howard Gardner, professor at Harvard University that leads to literacy, inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking. The difference is EXPERTISE ABOUT US The Ryan International Group has widespread interest in the sphere of quality education with a commitment to excellence, providing opportunities to enable young people to be best positioned, consequent to their education in these institutions. The Schools have been established and are being administered by various Societies/Trusts, which has been formed by members of the Christian community with the primary aim of establishing schools of international standards resulting in promotion of quality education and values throughout the country. All schools therefore are minority schools enjoying constitutional rights under Article 30 of the communities of India. The schools are open to children of all Communities. Our group started its first school in Mumbai way back in 1976. The group has since been establishing new standards in education, which are now being appreciated by students, parents and educators worldwide. After a span of 32 years, we have grown into one of India’s leading group of institutions providing quality education to approximately 200,000 students, facilitated by dedicated educators who are trained to channelize their energy and resources towards child centered qualitative learning. We have also ventured into International boundaries by establishing friendship Ryan International Group of Institutions institutions all across the globe. Our future plans will offer Higher education courses such as Engineering, Medicine and Management and this shall enable us to start our own university offering different streams of study disciplines and vocations. Ryan International School is featured as one of India’s Most Respected Schools and the leading chain of Schools providing quality education in India (North, West and South) as per the Education World - C fore Survey 2008. The group owes its success to the Almighty God, the dedicated Management team developed by the Founder Chairman Dr. Augustine F. Pinto, ably supported by the Managing Director Madam Grace Pinto. Today, the Group Management has evolved into a cohesive and well – knit network of academicians, researchers and professionals. Our institutions were amongst the first to introduce comprehensive education on environmental conservation, personality development and computer education, which have now been accepted by various state and private educational boards. Our concepts of “No examination & usage of assessment”, “No Home Work” and the “grading assessment pattern” have gained acceptance in India and abroad. Dr . Augustine F. Pinto Founder Chairman Ryan I nternational G roup of I nstitutions Sheriff of Mumbai – 20 0 0 ““A nation will be known by its people and the people will be known by their education and their culture” The 21st Century holds a promise for a bigger, better and brighter future. The scope for growth is tremendous. All this can be attributed to the technological awakening witnessed world over. India as a country is being recognized throughout the globe as a major human resource center. Since half of India’s population is younger than 25, it gives the country a potential edge as a young population—however whether India can benefit from its young population will depend on economic development and equitable social development. Education will play an important role to a better economy. This will propel India to emerge as a world economic superpower by year 2020. This can only be realized by imparting quality education specially focused on development of “KASSM” (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, Social and Moral Values). Ryanites are “Kings and Queens in the Making”. Our institutions provide a learning environment that is adaptable and flexible, facilitating potential changes in the higher education pattern. The learning environment is also used as a strategic tool to power and excel. This is done with an objective to support the new learning paradigm that provides learning for students in a manner most suited to them. Train up a child in the way he should grow, And even when he is old he shall not depart from it. Proverb 22:6 The challenge lies in utilizing the changing learning patterns with changes in methods of instructions coupled with technological advancements, to create an educational experience that will influence the all round development of students and uphold our commitment towards nation building. God Bless. Ryan International Group of Institutions The difference is GLOBAL THINKING The difference is HOLISTIC IDEOLOGY Ryan International Group of Institutions Madam Grace Pinto Managing Director Ryan International Group of Institutions “At Ryan we understand the requirement of the present generation and re–dedicate ourselves to equip the students with the basic attitudes, core values and instincts, in addition to a relevant curriculum”. have the best of everything. Education now is being customized to suit their requirements, using several technological tools that will facilitate a deeper understanding of a child’s learning outcomes. There is an ever-growing paradigm shift in the delivery of curriculum that was available earlier and the present educational scenario. Back then, students were keen to pursue higher education but, they lacked proper guidance and opportunities. Many factors were involved in deciding whether a student will successfully complete his / her education. But, the general psyche of students then, was of survival. Our Motto is Excellence in Education and All Round Development of our children. This is diligently pursued by providing a positive learning environment in which resources are channelized to achieve the maximum development of the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual aspects of our children’s personality, to effectively contribute to the well-being of the society. We aim to instill in them a shared perception of life which will draw them closer to their peers elsewhere, thus promoting a peaceful and harmonious environment where everyone can co–exist irrespective of caste, creed and culture. In the present day, education has become so simple, yet complex, backed by proper guidance and opportunities. However, the difference that is most evident is the technological advancement that has swept across the nation. Students now have hardly known a time without CD’s, DVD’s, email, social networking sites and internet. Along with these changes the student expectation level has also changed from mere survival to thriving with excellence. Today’s generation is blessed as they We pray that the Almighty God would bless our children with good health, wisdom, knowledge, understanding and success in whatever they do. Happy learning and welcome to the Ryan International Family. The difference is KNOWLEDGE Curriculum The need of the hour is knowledge with the requisite skill, the right attitude integrated with the right social, ethical and moral values. CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) ICSE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) SSC & HSC (Secondary and Higher School Certificate) IGCSE, A & O Level (Cambridge International Examinations) Our commitment towards Quality Education is of prime importance. Education has undergone a tremendous change with the passage of time. An unidirectional teaching method is being increasingly substituted by a multidirectional group workshop method. Here the teacher becomes the group facilitator, nurturing students without the phobia of examinations and homework. At this juncture our institutes use various teaching aids and teaching methods which enable understanding capability in concepts with relevant practicality/ application. New strategies and ideas are frequently exchanged between teachers to improve the performance of the students and also plan for the current and future sessions. Recently, 11 of our institutions have been awarded the “International Centre Status” by the Cambridge International Examinations, United Kingdom. Plans are afoot to establish schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the British Columbia (Canada) curriculum. The Ryan International Group works in association with several institutions worldwide in focused areas such as teacherexchange and development programmes. The use of technological tools in the delivery of the curriculum is stepping up as our defining strength. The group has a five-pronged approach (KASSM) for the overall development of our students’ viz.Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, Social Values, Moral Values We offer value added National and International Quality Education. Our curriculum leads to nationally and internationally recognized qualifications. Ryan International Group of Institutions In order to improve and increase the overall performance of the faculty we organize and participate in a variety of workshops, seminars, conferences and team building exercises. These workshops play a vital role in upgrading the knowledge base and the latest trends in education. EDUC ATORS Imparting education is not a mundane process that is restricted solely to the use of chalk and blackboard. At Ryan, teachers are not programmed to simply pass on knowledge and facts to the students. Our teachers teach them to logically think and reason, ask questions, discover, develop, encourage logical reasoning and independent problem solving skills in the students and foster a care and concern for fellow beings, to execute every task entrusted to them with efficiency, responsibility and dedication. To ensure sound teaching practices, selected candidates are professionally screened before recruitment. The basic 5 qualities that we seek and aim to develop in a teacher are: ‘Vision, Passion, Integrity, Connectivity and Intelligence’. Guided by the Need for Change The Human Resource department of the group aims to inculcate a close focus on human resource development and a learning culture within the group / organization into each individual. This shall also ensure that every single institution under the aegis of the group will function in a thoroughly professional and systematic manner. The H. R. Department functions on Quality Recruitment, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Reward Management and Employee Relations. More than 150 teachers from the Ryan International Group have successfully completed an online course on Multiple Intelligences offered by WIDE World developed at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the USA, out of which few of the successful teachers were nominated for the coach development programme for coaching WIDE World courses. Experiential learning is used as a powerful tool for human development and these learning practices were the first to be implemented in Ryan International Group for Principals, Potential Leaders, Teachers, Students and Parents in India. OPEN The difference is MOTIVATION All Round De velopment Parents We have a multitude of institutions which we call schools, but the real schools where the real lessons of life are learnt at, are the “homes”. Seminars for parents are consistently held to help them cope with child and adolescence related issues. Open House At the open house, parents are made aware of the strengths and shortcomings of their children with positive suggestions on how to improve the academic and overall performance. They are also informed about perceived talents of their children and advised on the methods of cultivating them further. To familiarize the parents with their child’s achievements, an exhibition of projects undertaken by students on various themes is also held. Development Programmes A Central Cell coordinates Teachers Development Programs at the national level. This actualizes our philosophy of making educational curriculum effective, relevant and enjoyable. Vocational Guidance & Counseling Education prepares the citizens of tomorrow. Our future citizens must take up careers for which they have an altitude along with the attitude. Trained student counselors using aptitude tests and a series of other tests, help our children in the process of selecting their appropriate careers / vocations taking into consideration their academic performance, interests and aspirations. Ryan International Group of Institutions HERE Personal and Social Education Various resourceful Professionals from the Industry conduct workshops for students to broaden the concepts of careers thereby helping our students to develop a realistic assessment of available and emerging vocational alternatives. Recently, the Ryan International Group conducted the Aviation and Leadership programme in Canada for Ryan students in the age group of 12 to 15 year olds. This was done on an experimental basis for students to “live the experience of a career’’, for which they were issued a ‘’co-pilot’’ license for flying recreational flights in Canada. Several well-renowned International Universities located world-wide visit our students to guide them on the available opportunities for continuing education. Many of these universities have confirmed arrangements to facilitate admissions and scholarship for our students. Teen Camps The Teen Camps are an annual event and an occasion that the Ryan Institutions look forward to. It unfolds the vision of the Founder Chairman Dr. Augustine Pinto to bring about spiritual enhancement. The deep involvement of Madam Grace Pinto is reflected in her heartfelt interaction with the students. Reflection, introspection, value education through fun, events and creative activities. Defined Objectives Special Programs T.O.M.: The Odyssey of Mind program promotes creative thinking and teamwork by challenging student teams to solve both long term and spontaneous problems. The team coaches are a mixture of teacher and parent volunteers. S.T.A.R.S.: Students Taking A Right Stand program supplements guidance skills with peer mediation discussion groups, and special community centered projects. K.E.E.P.: Kids Exploring Environment Protection Program. R.E.A.C.H. : Reading and Enrichment Activities for Children at Home. Education at our schools is a combination of participation and interaction which makes learning meaningful and enjoyable. Home assignments are not a carry-over of class work but oriented towards honing individual talents. This includes suggested books for reading, physical & sports development, general knowledge, civic responsibilities, talent cultivation etc. Germany Amsterdam • Exchange Programme with International School of Ballet in Munich • 9th World Children’s Theatre Festival, Lingen, EMS/Germany • Performance at Indian Embassy, Berlin, Germany At MUN of the International School of Hague USA Switzerland Presidential Classroom, Washington DC 2001 – 2008 51st MUN of the Far West, San Francisco France Morocco 20th Renses Festival de Theatre en Herbe, Switzerland 27th Children’s Theatre festival, Monistrol, France Spain Portugal At 5th FEITAT, Tangier, Morocco Italy Educational Tour, Madrid “Train and play” football camp at Ac Milan Club in Italy 8th Iberian Model United Nation, Lisbon Travelled to 60 Countries Poland Sweden Croatia Gothia Cup, Sweden Indo – Polish Cultural Committee, Krakow, Poland 45th International Children’s Festival, Sibnek, Croatia Australia Mauritius BAHRAIN Interactive session with Ambassador Shri Balkrishna Shetty The Honorable President of Mauritius with the winning team of Ryanites of the ICQCC Convention La Luna Youth Arts Festival, Townsville, Australia Attended various Educational & Cultural Exchange Programmes Belgium CANADA Educational Tour in Brussels Summer Leadership Camp at British Columbia, Canada The difference is ORIGINALITY Traversing Global Boundaries The present cyber age is making the world smaller day by day. In the realm of education, we can no longer remain complacent or confined to the territorial limits of cities, states or nations. Cross fertilization of ideas and teaching methods are relevant to education, so that our future citizens can face the challenges of an international interface. Foreign customs, cultures, languages etc, need to be understood, respected and appreciated. Developing adjustment capabilities in the environmental evolution become crucial for success. The Ryan International Group provides multiple options for learning foreign languages and cultures while retaining core values. Ryan International Group have become ideal institutions with professional expertise and vast experience in the management of education, essential to meet the growing and challenging needs of preparing the future citizens of tomorrow. Structured exchange programmes involving both students and teachers, at the national and international levels are a part of the learning process. The value addition is personally mentored by our Founder Chairman and feasible ideas are implemented by group coordinators. Ryan International Group has successfully partnered with the U.K. schools through the UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) which aims to substantially improve educational links between India and UK. UKIERI was announced by the Prime Minister Tony Blair during his visit to India in September 2005, and launched by him in April 2006. Its progress has been welcomed by both the Prime Ministers during their meeting in October 2006. By strengthening institution to institution collaboration and promoting stronger links to industry and related communities, this initiative will lead ultimately to India and the UK being each other’s preferred partner. The clusters of the Ryan International Group are the only Private cluster of schools in the western region of India to find acceptance under this initiative. 26 schools of the Ryan International Group have also qualified for participating in the International School Award initiative of the British Council. Ryan International Group of Institutions Russia Japan • Indo – Russian Friendship Exchange Program • 10th World Festival of Children’s Theatre, Moscow Pakistan • 27th NHK Japan Prize International Children’s Festival, Tokyo • 7th Asia Pacific Festival of Children’s Theatre, Toyama, Japan • World Festival of Performing Arts, 2008, Toyama • At HUM Journey to Peace – India to Pakistan • Rafi – Peer World festival of Performing Arts Malaysia Thailand Exchange Program at Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur Exchange Program at the New International School of Thailand, Bangkok Indonesia Singapore ICQCC Convention of Quality Forum National Convention Youth Cultural Exchange program, Bali The difference is QUALITY Education for All - Education for Life - E xcellence in Education Our commitment to meaningful Education is of prime importance. We provide quality education to children in our schools irrespective of caste, colour, creed, race or religion. Real education is what ultimately remains, even after one has completed schooling. The initial years lay a strong foundation in developing in the child a love for learning and create conditions for him to pursue a positive approach in life. Emphasis is laid on the cultivation of all the three dimensions of the mind, body and spirit. Due attention is provided for the development of oral and written expression. Children are enabled to develop self – learning skills during classroom teaching, instead of relying largely on external coaching. Individual attention is provided to children for complete development of their potential. Whereas, slow learners or children with learning difficulties are closely monitored and appropriate measures are undertaken to achieve maximum learning at individual pace. Ryan International Group of Institutions Montessori and Primary Section A new approach has been successfully initiated at the Pre–Primary & Primary sections, as follows: Pre–Primary: Learning is informal and done through the play–way method using specially designed aids. This develops psycho–cognitive skills (Learning by doing) under well trained and caring teachers. The emphasis is to make written work more creative with focus on the physical, mental and emotional and social growth of children to make them self – reliant. This also develops their cognitive and conative skills. Alphabets numbers are taught using phonetics, songs in an enjoyable environment using interactive & multimedia techniques. Children are taken on field trips, which helps in better expression. Primary: Teaching is customized to the needs of the students by involving them in the learning process and maintaining their interest. Dramatization, Role Play, Experimentation and projects are some of the methods used to motivate learning skills in the students. Activity Club: Various clubs on nature, sports, science, literary activities and fine arts are formed, which lay the strong foundation for all round development of students. Home Activity: Simple independent activities for the child which can be accomplished without any intervention by parents. The results are encouraging with children taking greater interest in their studies and lesser absentees. They are more confident and their hidden talents are discovered. Burden of homework & exams is reduced. To develop imaginative, creative and team work skills The contribution of recreation in an individual’s life cannot be underestimated. Recreation actually re–creates and re– activates both physical and mental health. For school-going children, it not only leads to better academic performance, but also helps in personality enhancement, which is so important in today’s competitive world. One becomes a useful contributor to social development. Intergenerational Bonding Through recreational activities children: Our contribution toward bridging this gap has been by promoting inter-generational bonding between generations by organizing Parents Day, Grandparents Day etc. On the designated days, all parents and grandparents are invited to the school, their efforts are appreciated and they are felicitated. Many inter-active and relation building activities are also conducted. Our students are frequent visitors to old age homes where they lovingly mingle, genuinely care and establish a close bonding with the residing senior citizens. We also conduct “Mother-Daughter’ health and hygiene programmes for the benefit of the society at large. Our activities were applauded by the representatives of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India and Help Age India. Express their ideas, hopes, moods, problems & personalities to others. Relieve pressures caused by mounting tensions of modern academic life. Recreation thus becomes a lifelong asset in improving attitudes towards life. The casual interest blossoms into fascination as the child learns more about the subject of interest and devotes an increasing time to it. There are no formal examinations up to class V. Evaluation is based on project work. The group believes in assessing students through class-room performance and simple strategic testing at short intervals. From class V onwards, performance and improvement in performance is recognized and rewarded. All Round Development With the increasing number of nuclear families, the opportunities for grandparents to interact with their married children and grandchildren have been reduced. As Dr. Augustine Pinto states “A family besides being close by heart, mind and spirit, needs to be also close by age”. Tolerance / problem solving skills / understanding INMUN is an excellent learning experience for the student delegates who attend it. Indian Model United Nations Conference attended • 7th, 8th & 9th Colombo Model United Nations, Sri Lanka • 51st Model United Nations of the Far West San Francisco, USA • 8th Iberian Model United Nations, Portugal • 53rd National Model United Nations, New York USA The difference is TRAINING MUN Sessions attended at: • New International School of Thailand, Bangkok • Garden International School, Malaysia • The International School of The Hague, Holland Our students recently interacted with Dr. Shashi Tharoor, the former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the official candidate of India for the succession to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2006 and gained a tremendous learning experience doing so. School Parliament Developing Global leaders Indian Model United Nations (INMUN) An INMUN conference is a simulation of the real United Nations where each school represents a foreign country and each student is a delegate. The success of hosting the 1st to 8th session of INMUN at New Delhi led to it becoming an annual feature on our academic calendar. The 8th Session of INMUN was attended by the various South Asian Countries and 600 students from 100 schools in India. The main objective of the INMUN is to make the youth aware of the vital role played by the United Nations in the promotion of peace, prevention of conflicts and human development projects. INMUN is an experience to help students understand international challenges, contribute to its effective solution, to attempt to usher in a new world order, to focus attention on the preservation of the environment and of human rights. INMUN gives the students an opportunity to develop critical thinking and to know the current state of the world, and also of future possibilities and solutions. As delegates of their countries, the students present themselves as active and responsible citizens of the local and global community. INMUN develops students on diplomatic skills, right wording, negotiations and international affairs. Ryan International Group of Institutions School Parliament is democratically elected and is made up of a President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Speaker and Minister for different portfolios such as Information Technology, Education etc... All the council of ministers co-operate with the Prime Minister to create a lively atmosphere. This form of pupil participation in the school management has been very critical in developing and building leadership skills amongst the students. The student council meets frequently to discuss and debate on topics like creation of favorable school environment and other relevant social issues. To ensure that the parliament execute their responsibilities with integrity, a council of student opposition members is being elected in all our schools. Future World Leaders Summit (Presidential Classroom – The United States of America) The Future World Leaders Summit is an annual meet that brings together student leaders from around the world to explore international relations, diplomacy and the changing world economy. The program is held in the month of July each year wherein participants having a keen interest in international relations, from the world over gather under one roof. Our students are one of the largest Indian student groups who have been representing India since the last 5 years. The students are bifurcated into separate delegations based on the participating countries and regions of the world. Students from different countries assume roles as delegates of various countries. Delegation selects representatives for Working Groups to tackle the issues that are in the international news. Working Groups develop Communiqué position papers based on these international issues to present during the Final Summit Meeting. Students receive a firsthand lesson in diplomacy, multilateral negotiation and compromise. International Convention on Students Quality Control Circle [ICSQCC] As educational institutions we are steadfast in our commitment to impart quality education and are always exploring possibilities to ensure that every child understands the need and adopts quality as a way of life. With this perspective, we initiated our students to the International Convention on Students Quality Control Circle. Ryanites had taken part in this convention at Mauritius. Our presentation impressed the members of the jury and also made other participating delegates sit up and take notice. The Ryan Banner was hoisted high when they were awarded the ‘Best Students Quality Circle in the World’ by the Prime Minister of Mauritius. ICSQCC was then adopted within the group on a much wider scale with majority of the schools from the group participating in these conventions every year and bagging maximum laurels. Doors to Diplomacy Award The Ryan International Group regularly participates in the ‘Doors to Diplomacy’ international competition that is supported annually by the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the ‘Global School Net Foundation’. This project aims to encourage middle school and high school students around the world with a platform to undertake projects that educate about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy, involving active use of internet and internet technology. Though it was the groups’ maiden attempt in 2005, they were bestowed with the Platinum Award for their inspiring project to counter ‘Terrorism’. The winning team members were flown over to Washington as guest of the U.S. State Department and were felicitated at the White House. Since then, our schools have won good recognition in the competition and also in the Cyber Fair competition organized by the Global School Net Foundation. One of the India’s First & Largest Model UN The difference is UNIQUENESS International CHILDREN ’s FES TIVAL OF PErFORMING AR TS In the present scenario, education has come to be complex interplay of multiple factors and is abuzz with ceaseless activities. It is a perfect place for students to express their talents in an unfettered manner, to their optimal degree of performance. With this as the thrust, Annual International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts is held at different venues in the country, the list as follow: 1st and 2nd National Children’s Theatre Festival, New Delhi 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th International children’s Festival of Performing Arts, New Delhi 1st and 2nd International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts, Mumbai, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Surat and Raipur. 1st International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts, Nagpur, Nashik, Amritsar, Jabalpur, Aurangabad and Chandigarh. Ryan International Group of Institutions It is here that the vibrant and creative qualities of the children can find scope for expression, thus helping the students to charter new courses. Thus, Theatre has become the medium of close bonding between nations with entries from across the countries spilling into workshop, seminars, competitions and performance in the field of creative arts. There are various dramatic clubs in our schools and the emphasis is on activity based education. Participated Countries Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Israel, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, South Africa , Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Thailand, United Kingdom, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Venezuela A Decade, 65 Countries, 75,000 Performers 2425 Ryan International Group of Institutions The difference is WILL POWER PHYSIC AL DE VELOPMENT For the overall development of a child’s personality and skill, a healthy mind is required and a healthy mind can only reside in a healthy body. This is the concept that is followed by our institutions while initiating children into sports. Every student is encouraged to run and jog as this develops the basic foundation for any sport. As an institution, our Vision for sports in the long term is to provide thorough training to the young generation to ensure maximum participation and substantial victory in the Olympic Games to be held in the year 2020. It has been critical for us to develop the lesser known sports viz., Football, Handball, Badminton, Swimming, Volleyball, Skating, Baseball, Rugby, Hockey etc., which is progressing well within our schools. With this vision in mind, our Chairman – Dr. Augustine Pinto had setup the “Ryan International Sport Club”, dedicated to provide facilities for practicing games and sports for students and adults in well organized centers manned by experienced professional coaches. We believe that the key to achieving excellence in sports lies in integrating sports and physical education with the regular educational curriculum, India’s Largest Sports Meet making it a compulsory subject of learning up to the secondary school level and incorporating it during the assessment of students. Our students have won in several International, National and State – level sports competitions organized in India and abroad. Our students had recently visited AC Milan, Italy for a training session in football and we have organized several Athletic meets and mini – marathon races in different parts of India, since the last 9 years. Participation in the Ryan Athletic Meet grew from 1600 participants from 48 schools, collages and clubs in 1998 to a record breaking 29,100 participants from 245 Institutions in 2001, placing Ryan International Sports Club in the Limca Book of Records – edition 2003 for organizing the Largest Track & Field events in India. The group was also honoured by the Limca Book of Records for organizing the biggest Shito – Ryu Karate Demonstration in the World (year 2002) at Wright Town Stadium, Jabalpur. The difference is ZEST Education Through the Lens Media and Mass Communication The concept of “Education Through Lens” took firm roots when a broadcasting channel was professionally setup in selected Ryan International schools in Mumbai. The success of the project, soon found its way into the Limca Book of Records for being the 1st group of schools in India to have its own state– of–the-art in–house broadcasting station within the school premises. Educating to empower, brought national and international acclaim with films made by our students. • “Chikki – Dream of a child”, India’s first film to be shot by 26 students certified by Limca Book Records, was screened at the 27th NHK International JAPAN PRIZE Film Festival at Tokyo and the Mumbai Premier was held at the TATA Theatre, and the Delhi Premier was held at the India Habitat Centre. • “Hakooba Bakooba – a friendly Alien”, had its premier at Ravindra Rang Manch, Jaipur. • “Hum Honge Kamyab” had its premier at Gandhi Smiriti Auditorium, Surat. • “Oh! No……” had its premier at Raipur at the Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Auditorium. • “I am a normal child” had its premier at the Innovative Multiplex, Bangalore. • “Chhoti si Aasha” had its premier at PVR, Ludhiana • Managed India’s first World kids International Film Festival 2007 for Children • Managing the World’s first International AD Films Award contest (IAFA 2008) encouraging children to make short yet effective AD films for students in categories such as Public service advertisements and more. • MH26/11 - Friendship has no religion. India’s first film based on Mumbai terror attacks premiered at Cinemax Mumbai. Ryan International Group of Institutions The Ryan International Group have been instrumental in encouraging the students to innovate on a web portal known as “ICEPLEX” (www.iceplex.in), which is slowly growing rapidly in members over a very short time. A full-fledged team of media and social broadcasters have taken on the responsibility of mentoring the students in their approach and step-ahead. Skill Development Ryan International Group recognizes that employability skills should be imparted at the school level to prepare the younger generation to face the challenges in life. Besides focusing on knowledge creation and skill development, we recognize the need to develop employability skills to mould the younger generation effectively. We are also exploring the possibilities of establishing an “Incubation center” in association with government agencies/ NGOs to enable the young generation to start a small-scale industry, thereby connecting education to job creation opportunities. Skill development Programmes on Media and Film-making has led to one of India’s first educational portal (www.iceplex. in) completely managed by school children, focusing on value education at its core. This opportunity has been attracting several Ryan alumni’s to join in and support this revolutionary venture. India’s First Film made by Children Let us make a DIFFERENCE Community Service We strongly focus and practice on activities that are aimed for the welfare of the society in general. These exercises generate awareness amongst the students and help to build an attitude of selfless service. Some of the activities include:1. Maintaining Local Cleanliness: Students are continuously trained to adopt ‘Local Cleanliness’. We ensure that students actively adopt this, irrespective whether they are within the school, at home, or in any public place, for example., if they are in the classroom they have to ensure that their class is completely litter free. They are not supervised by anybody instead they are made to be responsible themselves. 2. Rehabilitation / Relief Work: We also instill in the students, values like compassion, kindheartedness and generosity. In times of crisis students pool in resources like discarded clothes, books, newspapers, toys and other stuff, and distribute it to the needy. 3. Environmental Conservation: At a very young age itself students are taught about the vital role plants play in our eco-system to help sustain human life. To conserve environment, students form groups and initiate corrective action which involve:Tree plantations and monitoring the growth of the plants. Guests at all school functions are welcomed with a sapling, instead of a bouquet. Students form groups & visit shops, requesting shopkeepers and people to refrain from using polythene bags. Students meet the neighborhood community to spread the message of environment awareness. 4. Radiant Learning Centers: The Radiant Learning centers have been introduced to impart education to the under-served children of our country. This is planned to be extended to all our schools pan-India, with the dedicated support of our teachers, students and parents. Ryan Foundation is a member of the Global Compact Society India, participating in the United Nations Global Compact Society programme to exchange experiences, network and work together to promote sustainable growth besides encouraging good corporate citizenship. Ryan International Group of Institutions Admission Process As a Parent, if you intend to develop your child through the right educational process and values, we would welcome your initiative as an effective citizen of our country to join us in building our Nation’s most important student resource. For enrolling your child to our institution, you are requested to contact our concerned School Principal. If you are interested to strengthen our institution’s vision and mission, then please contact us at our Department of Organisational Development by email to [email protected]. 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